Opposites Attract (Saviour)

[BayMickey]

Jackson patted the paint mare's sweating neck and led her into the stable, pouring cold water into her trough to cool her down. He had just gone for his morning ride, and was now retreating back into the main house to get finished dressing for the day. Opening the screen door, his mom ran over to him. "Good mornin' sweetheart." Her wrinkled lips met his cheek for a second before she pulled away. A wobbling old dog started nipping at the toes of Jackson's heels, beckoning him to play. Jackson rubbed the top of the dog's head before climbing up the stairs and into his room. Jackson got dressed appropriatly and combed his hair, going back downstairs as soon as he finished. "Ma, I'm going to get some things for Jenny's (his sister) birthday, kay?" Jackson escaped out the door before she could answer. He climbed into the white Ford F150, and drove down the red dirt driveway, going towards city limits.

When he got there, he pulled onto Main Street, where the mall was located. Jackson parked the truck next to a girly little car thing, and climbed out, walking in the building. It was mostly girls here, and Jackson stood out from them, receiving flirty winks, and even getting a little piece of paper from girls everynow and then. He shook his head, and walked forward towards the nearest Claire's.

[Saviour]

Anna~~

I laugh at a joke my friend cracked on some old guy walking past. Pulling a strand of midnight-black hair from my eyes. I stood out from the blond, blue eyed girls but my personality was the same. I was smart though, and few knew it. I catch a dirty look from a girl and roll my eyes. Lips curled up in a sneer. I got those so often it was almost like when you go to small towns and everyone smiles at you. When I turned to get up and dump my half eaten lunch into the trash, I caught a glimpse of your typical, hot cowboy stereotype. I smirk and give my friends a look. "Hottie!" I heard Bella squeal under her breath, and Erin pretended to fan herself. I giggle at them and get up, shaking off the plastic green trey in the trash and putting it on top of the others. I turn around and sit down at the table. Catching wtf looks. "What?!" I say and take a drink of my fountain coke. "Go talk to him, crazy!" Erin snapped, then rolled her eyes and laughed with Bella. "No, why don't you?" I ask. "Because he's not my type" She says. I sigh and set my drink down dramatically, knowing they wouldn't leave me alone about it. I stand up and walk into the Claire's is saw him walk into. No, I wasn't watching him! Erg, maybe a little...

"Hey" I said and look at his confused look. "You don't look like you belong in here" I chuckle and put my hands in my back pockets. I was a little nervous actually. It was weird, but I was.

[BayMickey]

"I probably don't." Jackson's smooth, country voice escaped his lips. He turned to see where the feminine voice came from. "I'm Jackson." He held out his big, callused hand for her to shake. In front of him was little rubber earring things that he didn't recognize. This was not the place for a man like Jackson. "Uh, would you mind helping me pick out something for my little sister?" (Don't mean to powerplay) Jackson flipped his hair out of his green eyes.

(Fail!)

[Saviour]

[ You didn't powerplay lolz ]

Anna

I shrug "Sure, what's she like?" I asked him and looked at the earings. Pointing to big silver hoops I say "Slutty" Then I point to small diamond earings "Shy" Next I point to colored and shaped ones "Fun" I finish and then look up at him. He was much much taller than I was. "Or necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories...."

[ and fail here as well... ]

[BayMickey]

(How old is Anna?)

Jackson shook his head. "She likes Hello Kitty or puppy or whatever that thing is she talks about with her friends." He watched as she explained the jewelry to him. "Okay... Uh. Yeah. How about you pick out what you like and I'll buy it for her." Jackson thought that plan sounded good. After all, he neither was a girl nor gay for that matter. Anyhow, Jackson cocked his head to the side as he saw the girl's eyes for the first time. They were familiar. *Rodeo, maybe?*

[Saviour]

[21 i think lol I don't remember ]

Anna

I nod "Okay..." I say and look around a little bit. "She likes Hello Kitty?" I say, totally dumbfounded. I didn't know much about the girls that liked that sort of stuff... I used to be into combat boots and stuff until I moved here, now I am more into guys and manicures. I purse my lips tightly together in an act of thought. "Does she like.... rings?" I asked him. I know it was more of something I liked, and it'd be easier to pick one out.

[BayMickey]

(He's 22.)

Jackson scratched his head. "I guess, she wears them all the time..." He sighed, browsing through the merchandise, looking for a cat. He saw one, picking it up, then noticing it wasn't what he was looking for. "This would be easier if I got out more..." He huffed again, hating this expeirence.

[Saviour]

[ Ok ]

Anna

I nod and look as he picks one up, then sets it back down. "What kind of rings? Like, real ones or playful ones?" I asked him, looking at one I'd like to wear. It was rose gold and had a small (Probably fake) Alexandrite stone inside of celtic knotwork.

[ Sorry so short ]

[BayMickey]

Jackson nodded. "She likes diamonds and crystals, so I would say real ones?" He shrugged, then looked at what she was pointing to. Jackson nodded. "She would like that. Should I get it?" He looked up at the girl helping him. Jackson then looked back down at the ring, inspecting it carefully. He noticed a little kitten ring next to it, but the face was plastic. His sister would think it was cheap.

[Saviour]

Anna

"If you're looking for something real... I would recommend a jewelry store" I said then added shortly after "But that ring is very pretty, she would like that" I said and pushed my hands back into my pockets, this time my front ones. He was different than most of the guys I knew, and he even gave me butterflies. I almost laughed, but that would be weird. It has been years since I've actually felt something for anyone.

[BayMickey]

Jackson nodded. "Thanks. I think I'll buy it." He picked up the ring, then went to the counter. The clerk asked, "For your girlfriend over there?" Jackson laughed. "No ma'am. She's not my girlfriend. It's for my little sister's birthday." The smiled stained Jackson's face, and the clerk nodded. He purchased the ring, then went back up to the girl. "Thanks for helping again. I'm Jackson. Guess I might see you later?"

[Saviour]

Anna

I flush wildly at the clerk's words and turn around. Pretending to look at hairbands and other girly stuff. My blush calmed down (thankfully) by the time he came over to talk to me again. "Sure" I say and add a smile, only then did I notice his green eyes. I look over at my friends and then back at him. "Alright, it was nice meeting you" I say, and step around him, hurrying back to my friends and sitting down in a huff. "Soo...?" They asked me. I shrug and take a huge drink of coke.

[BayMickey]

Jackson nodded and walked away, passing by her table, sliding a small piece of paper onto it, without the girls noticing. He walked away, climbing back into his truck and throwing the bag into the backseat. Jackson cranked the truck, looking backwards and backing out the parking lot. He traveled home, giving the ring and it's box for his mother to wrap for his sister.

[Saviour]

Anna

I look up just in time to see him place a piece of paper on the table. I snatch it up quickly and stuff it into my pocket before any of my friends notice. I add in a fake laugh when they did and take another drink of my soda. "Hey guys, I'm going home for today, I'm not feeling all that great" I lie and walk out of the mall.

[BayMickey]

(What do you want me to post?)

[Saviour]

[ Ummm,, should we skip to the phone call part? Maybe? ]

[BayMickey]

(That's what I was thinking.)

Jackson was out in the field, leading a foal on a rope around in a circle, trying get him ready for early training. He had his phone in his pocket, though probably not important. He was actually hoping that the girl whom helped him would call. Jackson thought he got a little over-excited. The foal began running, and Jakcosn slowed him down, scared he would break the rope.

[Saviour]

Anna

I was sitting on my white, feather filled comforter, my cell phone sitting just at my crossed feet, and the number in my hand. I had read over it several times, and my lip hurt from nervously chewing on it. I sigh and pick up the phone. With courage that seemed like I hadn't had to think about it at all, I dialed the numbers and placed the phone over my ear. Drawing a shaky breath as the buzzing/ringing sound played in my ear and I waited for him to answer, or for it to go to voicemail...

[BayMickey]

Jackson heard his phone ringing, and felt a twinge of satisfaction. He pulled the Blackberry out of his pocket and answered. "Hello?" Jackson led the colt back into the stables, cleaning him, feeding him, then putting him in his stable next to his mother.

(Sorry so short!)

[Saviour]

[ haha np ]

Anna

I felt that same tingling feeling in my stomach. "Umm, hi" I gave an awkward laugh "Is this Jackson?" I said, making sure I had the right number. I caught myself chewing my lip again and stood up, walking into my bathroom and finding the lime green nail polish. I go back to my bed and put my small toes on the metal of my bed rail. I push the phone against my shoulder and open the bottle of polish and begin painting my toe nails.

[BayMickey]

"Yes ma'am." Jackson nodded, then pressed the phone against HIS shoulder while walking towards the tractor/crane. He climbed up the green machine, turning the key, and hearing the familiar rumble of the starting engine. "Sorry about the noise." Jackson steered the tractor to the hay field, picking up a bale of hay, then moving into the cow pasture. Jackson did this several times, until he had the right amount of hay in the field.

[Saviour]

Anna

I jump at the roar of the tractor and the phone falls into the stuffed comforter. I hold the polish in my toes and pick up the phone. "It's alright" I say and place it onto my shoulder again. "What are you doing anyway?" I asked, totally confused on what the wretched noise could be coming from if he lived in town. I finished my left foot and moved on to my right. Tucking some of my black hair behind a small ear.

[BayMickey]

"Baling and placing hay." Jackson guided the tractor back to it's place, parking it and shutting it off. He jumped down, landing hardly and walking back to the house. "I'm done now."

(Ugh...)

[Saviour]

Anna

"Wait, so you live on a farm?" I said the word like it was new. He lived on a farm. Who lived on farms anymore? Seriously! I cap the nail polish and set it on my nightstand. Falling back into my warm bed. "Ok, so how'd your sister like the ring?" I asked him.

[ lol, I gtg sorry, be on tomorrow? ]

[BayMickey]

(okay! See you later!)

I think imma think before I post

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